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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: April 21, 2009 <br />l <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 5 - Q <br />SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Clarify Procedures and Notification Requirements <br />for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1. Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Article 2 — <br />Underline / Strike - through Format (Entire Article) <br />(Under Separate Cover) <br />2. Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Article 2 — <br />"Clean" Format (Only Sections Proposed for <br />Amendment) <br />3. Basis for Staff's Recommendations <br />4. Chart Showing Modifications After QPH <br />5. February 23, 2009 DRAFT QPH Minutes <br />6. March 4, 2009 Planning Board Minutes <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Craig Benedict 245 -2592 <br />Shannon Berry 245 -2589 <br />PURPOSE: To receive the Planning Board recommendation and consider approval of proposed <br />amendments to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the language and clearly articulate the <br />procedures for amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan. <br />BACKGROUND: The County adopted the Comprehensive Plan update the latter part of 2008. <br />Following the plan adoption the process of implementation may include amendments to the Land <br />Use Plan (map and text). <br />At this time, the processes and requirements for amending the Comprehensive Plan are outlined in <br />the adopted Zoning Ordinance. While the procedures have been in place for a significant period of <br />time, the current language is vague, leaving the processes open for interpretation. Historically, <br />there have been only limited amendments to the previously adopted plan. However, prior to <br />anticipated various amendments to the Land Use Plan to implement the recommendations <br />contained in small area plans, it is beneficial to more clearly define the procedures for these <br />amendments, ensuring transparency and public input during the processes. The State does not <br />have minimum requirements for comprehensive plan amendments. <br />Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance is included in its entirety in Attachment 1 with the proposed <br />amendments in "Track Changes" format for reference and context. However, only Sections <br />2.2.14.3 through 2.2.14.9 are proposed for amendments and were advertised for public hearing. <br />Proposed amendments to other sections of the Article would have to be brought forward as a <br />separate action at a later date. <br />The proposed amendments to Article 2, Sections 2.2.14.3 through 2.2.14.9 of the Zoning Ordinance <br />